Robert Hagg scored the Flyers' only goal in their 3-1 loss to the New Jersey Devils.

Hagg scored a shorthanded goal in the third period to cut the Devils’ lead to 2-1. The 19-year-old will likely start this season in the AHL. Blair Jones got the lone assist on Hagg’s goal. Sun, Sep 28, 2014 09:50:00 PM

Robert Hagg is eager to play his first full season in North America this year.

He skated in 10 minor-league games last campaign and is slated to start 2014-15 in the AHL with Philadelphia's affiliate in Lehigh Valley. Hagg is hoping to be NHL-ready in a couple of years. "It is going to be in 2 years, being realistic," he said. "Two years from now, I am going to have a Flyers jersey. That is my goal." Until then, he's busy building muscle, quickness and explosiveness to be ready when he gets a chance. Thu, Aug 21, 2014 11:11:00 AM

Flyers prospect Robert Hagg enjoys the smaller ice surfaces in North America more than the larger surfaces he played in in his native Sweden.

"It is more fun to play here than in Sweden," Hagg said. "You can grab the forwards much easier in the corner. It’s much more physical. Plus, you can make one good pass and have a good scoring chance. In Sweden, it takes four or five passes. The smaller ice makes the game a little bit faster. You have to more fully concentrate on every shift. There is going to be a goal (against) if you are going to just skate around out there." Hagg made a good impression on the Flyers' braintrust when he played for the team's AHL affiliate in Adirondack last season for 10 games. "He played like a really well-rounded defenseman," said Terry Murray, who coached Hagg at Adirondack and will again this season as the Flyers move the team to Lehigh Valley. "He showed a good defensive stick and reads the play well while showing good strength. He made a lot of good plays, not flashy, just efficient." Sat, Jul 12, 2014 11:25:00 PM

Sean Couturier is okay after receiving a knee-on-knee hit from Washington's Matt Niskanen on Sunday.

Couturier needed help to get off the ice after the incident, but he was able to return. Flyers coach Craig Berube confirmed that the Flyers forward is okay, but felt Niskanen's hit was "dangerous" and "aggressive." Niskanen got two minutes for kneeing.

Vincent Lecavalier had an assist in his return to the Flyers lineup Saturday.

The center has been a healthy scratch in the previous four games. He has seven goals and 17 points in 45 games and has a contract that should prove to be untradeable at the deadline as he is still owed $10.5 million over the next three years with a $4.5 million salary cap hit.

R.J. Umberger potted a goal for the Flyers in their 4-3 win over the Sabres on Saturday night.

Umberger’s goal ended a scoreless streak that lasted 168:11. The goal came on the power play just shy of four minutes into the second period. Umberger now has eight goals and 12 points on the year, so he’s not at all worth owning in fantasy leagues. Mark Streit, Chris Vandevelde and Michael Raffl picked up the other goals in the win.

Voracek has recorded at least a point in three of his last four games. He has 19 goals and 64 points in 61 contests this season. He's tied for first place in the NHL's scoring race with Patrick Kane and Nicklas Backstrom.

Simmonds now has at least one point in seven straight contests (five goals, four assists). He's been on fire since Jan. 27, really. Overall, the 26-year-old has 23 goals, 18 assists, 41 points and 48 PIM in 59 games.

This was Raffl's first game back after he missed seven games because of pneumonia. The 26-year-old broke a 1-1 tie at the 12:45 mark of the third period. Raffl has already set a new career-high with 13 goals and he is only six points away from tying last year's total of 22. Matt Read also scored for Philadelphia on Sunday.

Streit extended his point streak to four games. He now has five goals and 31 points in 43 contests this season. Although he might slow down a bit in the second half, he's a good bet to surpass the 50-point mark.

Andrew MacDonald and Carlo Colaiacovo will be scratched on Saturday night against the New York Rangers.

It's been a disappointing season for both veteran defenders. Colaiacovo has appeared in just 15 games without making much of a fantasy impact. Meanwhile MacDonald has just 11 points, 30 hits, 35 PIMs, and 63 blocks through 46 games this season.

Radko Gudas (knee) isn't expected to return before the end of the 2014-15 campaign.

Gudas was acquired by the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday as part of the Braydon Coburn trade. He's a physical, defensive defenseman that's also capable of chipping in offensively and should be a significant part of Philadelphia's blueline next season.

Nicklas Grossman (upper body) said he feels good but he is unsure if he will be able to play in Tuesday's game against Calgary.

Grossman suffered the injury after blocking a shot in Saturday's win over the Rangers. He is expected to go through some more tests on Monday and those results will determine if he will be able to play.

Michael Del Zotto has been very impressive of late and should be in line for a nice salary increase.

Del Zotto is an RFA at the end of the season after he signed a one-year/$1.3 million contract with the Flyers in the off-season. He has eight goals and 25 points this season including three goals and seven points in his last eight games. Not only that, but coach Craig Berube is using him in all kinds of situations. "He is playing against top lines, defending well and that’s the biggest thing for me," Berube said. "You know, he’s defending well and then he’s jumping in the play when he can and making good plays with the puck."

Carlo Colaiacovo and Nick Schultz will pair up to create Philadelphia's third defensive unit on Friday night against Colubmus.

Colaiacovo has been unable to put up much fantasy value thus far with Philly. Through 14 games he has just three points and little else to show for his efforts. Schultz on the other hand has done a bit better with a dozen points, 72 hits, and 100 blocks over 52 games thus far.

Chris Pronger has officially joined the NHL's department of player safety.

We've long since known that Pronger's players days are unfortunately over. He will continue to get paid by the Flyers, as per his contract, despite the fact that he will also be working for the league.

Steve Mason set away 34 shots in the Flyers’ 4-2 win over the Rangers on Saturday night.

Mason was excellent, making a number of big-time saves from point-blank range. He gave up one in the first and one in the second. Mason has a 2.25 goals-against average and .926 save percentage this season.

Ray Emery (lower body) has been activated from the injured reserve list.

That's based on what the roster on the Flyers' website is showing at least. It would make sense given that Philadelphia has already sent Anthony Stolarz to the minors, leaving the Flyers with two goatlenders including Emery.